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Adorable Empire

Jinx’s life is a mess. Her only friend dumped Jinx for a popular mean girl, who constantly picks on her for being a goth weirdo. Jinx has a tough relationship with her mom and her fun, caring, flaky dad is moving away because her parents are getting divorced.

When Jinx and her mom move to an unfamiliar apartment, her life is turned even more upside down when a neighbor gives Jinx a magical crystal that brings a mischievous band of woodland creatures into her life. The Adorables are messy, distracting, adventurous and Jinx just wants to be left alone… until she she meets her nerdy new neighbor Robyn and develops a crush. With the help of the Adorables and Robyn, Jinx may just find a way to accept the changes in her life and find a way back to happiness.

Publication Details

Scholastic , August 1, 2025 ; 226 pages.

Age Level: 8 - 100; Genre: Middlegrade Fantasy

ISBN: 978-1-338-32509-6

Review for Adorable Empire

“Sincere emotions punctuated with funny and magical moments elevate this charming work. Engagingly original, featuring a likable protagonist and plenty of humor and tenderness.”

Kirkus Review

“Terry takes a sensitive look at divorce and navigating ­parental relationships, the evolving nature of friendships, and gender identity, with characters that have relatable appeal for middle graders. VERDICT With the Adorables to soften difficult ­issues, readers will enjoy Jinx’s story and a sprinkling of magic in their own lives.”

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